Interview process first consists of numerous dinner events, all very laid back where you get to learn more about the company and the advisors in the region, and they get to learn more about you. If you keep getting invited back to dinners, consider it progress in the interview process. Honestly, the best, most effective interview process.
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Easy interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Edward Jones in Nov 2012
Interview
Initially met with an existing Financial Advisor, who shared with me the opportunity. After that there was a phone interview. Following the phone interview there was the creation of a business plan and a survey activity. After that there was an in person interview with another FA within the region. After that there was an assessment on a computer that took about two hours to complete. Same day an offer was made.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Edward Jones (Vancouver, WA)
Interview
it's a series of interviews with people in the office then a full-day of simulating the role of the advisor where you're receiving calls from clients and team mates as well as receiving emails. As a career-changer, this was the part of the interview phase where I realized Edward Jones wasn't the right start to my career as a financial advisor and ended up going somewhere that invested in my growth rather than a "sink or swim" type of place.
Interview process is very lengthy. 6 steps, very in depth. HR screening, in person interview, 1 year plan, day in the life role play (3 hours long) where you had to call actors who were playing clients and prospects
